Virginia Kroll Livres

A positive and affirming celebration of differences, diversity, and individuality through a close look at hair of all colors, textures, and styles.How do you wear your hair -- braided with beads, blowing in the breeze, or short as short can be? In this lively look at locks, Virginia Kroll shows us that no matter how you wear it, hair is an important part of you.Hair is our most versatile feature and kids everywhere have created their own unique styles. Exquisite paintings of kids from many cultures show us the beauty, splendor, and wonder of all kinds of hairstyles for all kinds of kids from around the world.

Set against the backdrop of the 2004 tsunami, this heartwarming tale follows a family's desperate struggle for safety as a massive wave approaches. While young Dinakaran misinterprets the danger and seeks refuge in his home, his loyal dog, Selvakumar, senses the urgency and bravely guides him to higher ground. As they navigate the chaos, the bond between boy and dog showcases the power of love and courage in the face of disaster. This true story serves as a poignant reminder of resilience and the importance of family during challenging times.

Makayla loves to fix all kinds of things, and thanks to the toolbox Grandpa gave her, she's ready to mend anything she can. When Aunt Karen’s turtle figurine broke or when Mr. Bell’s bird-feeder fell off the tree, Makayla was there to help. On her way to Grandpa’s one day, Makayla sees her neighbor planting a memory garden in honor of her cat who passed away. Makayla cares about Mrs. MacFee and knows that she should help with the garden, but there are bugs in the garden, and Makayla is terrified of bugs! When Makayla leaves Mrs. MacFee alone in her garden, she feels sad that she can’t help her neighbor. Then, she begins to think about how her grandpa still takes her to their favorite ice-cream shop, even though he can’t eat sweets anymore. Makayla realizes that caring is about doing nice things for other people, even when you don’t have to and when it’s hard to do. Makayla returns to Mrs. MacFee’s garden, determined to overcome her fear of bugs in order to help plant the garden.

I wanted to know all about God, So I went looking for him in signs of His creation . . .In simple, poetic language this engaging book explores the kinds of questions children ask about God: What does God do in the morning? Where is God at night? What colors does God like? What does God's love feel like? The warm, colorful illustrations depict children of diverse cultural backgrounds wondering about God and experiencing God in their daily lives.

Emilio shares tender moments with his grandfather, who finds joy in watching butterflies despite his inability to speak. When the butterflies suddenly disappear, Emilio embarks on a heartfelt journey to bring them back, hoping to evoke a smile beyond just the sparkle in his grandfather's eyes. Virginia Kroll's touching narrative, paired with Gerardo Suzán's enchanting illustrations, explores themes of love, connection, and the power of nature in healing and happiness.

A Ukrainian Celebration of New Life in Christ Children love coloring Easter eggs, and here's a story to explain one of the origins of this tradition. In early nineteenth-century Ukraine, Christians celebrated Easter by exchanging colorful, hand-decorated pysanky eggs---but with Papa away at the war and Mama struggling to make ends meet, Anya's family was too poor to buy eggs to decorate one year. That is, until Anya discovered an abandoned nest of goose eggs and began planning an Easter surprise for her family. But God had an even better surprise in store, and when the eggs unexpectedly began to hatch, Anya learned what the Easter story teaches: spring brings gifts of myriad new beginnings, just as the risen Christ gave the gift of new life to us all. Each Traditions of Faith book features a story of how significant Christian traditions emerged in cultures around the world, with a note about the origin and history of the tradition, and offers ideas and activities each family can adopt as its own.

Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards Snowbound Secrets is a wonderful tale set in the country of Bhutan, full of mystery and adventure; it is a hymn to nature and the highest mountains of our blue planet. Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 810L

Moon knew it was unusual to see a green turtle. Out of all the sea turtles in the world, they were the species that was most at risk. What is it Turtle? Why are you here? The turtle beckoned, Come, with its strong front flipper, and, as if it had actually spoken, Moon knew that it wanted to show her something. Many animals are in danger because of human activities. An animal at risk of extinction is a species that will only be around for a short while longer, unless steps are taken to save it. Moon s Messenger reminds us of the importance of conserving and respecting the environment, and that we can all help to protect nature and biodiversity. Lexile Level 880L Guided Reading Level P "

Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war, but they’ll need to use some everyday math to figure out how to make teams that are equal. As Mouse looks at various solutions she is not sure what it means to be equal. Nothing works until Mouse starts to think about it mathematically and divides the teams based on weight. Wonderful illustrations capture Mouse and her animal friends from whiskers to tails as they work to measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort. A perfect addition to any STEM/STEAM collection that shows readers how math can be used in everyday problem solving.

Wriggly friendsSquiggly friendsLaughing and giggling friendsAll-kinds-of weather friendsAlways-together friendsThis whimsical look at friendship presents boys and girls playing together in a variety of settings. Combining Virginia Kroll's bouncy lyrics with Rose Rosely's vibrant gouache illustrations, this book shows the many ways kids can enjoy each other's company every day.This inviting picture-book will give youngsters a warm introduction to relationships.